India is facing a teen suicide crisis with an increasing number of vulnerable adolescents and young adults finding it difficult to cope with the burden of parental expectations, peer pressure, demands of an exam-focused education system and breakdown of traditional family structures – Arundhati Nath
On September 12 an 18-year-old student of IIT-Guwahati hanged herself in […]
With #metoo stories dominating print and television headlines and the social media during the past two months, the role of parents in educating male children about women’s rights and freedoms, mutual consent, and practising gender equality from early age, has begun —even if belatedly — to receive academic interest and attention – Sruthy Susan Ullas
With one of the richest treasure troves of natural and man-made wonders and a history dating back to the dawn of civilisation, despite a civil insurgency and tsunami damage, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recovered and is booming again
The pearl on the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka (pop.21 million) is perhaps one […]
On July 5, the globally respected London-based weekly The Economist (estb.1843) featured a cover story titled ‘How India is failing its women’. The feature detailed that women’s participation in contemporary India’s workforce is lower than in any G20 country except Saudi Arabia, and contributes only one-sixth of GDP. A week earlier on June 28, a […]
Your cover story on the alarming incidence of mental illnesses among children of all ages was an eye opener (PW October). In the majority of Indian households, the issue of mental health is swept under the carpet with family members hoping the problem will go away with the passage of time. As parents, we need […]
Teens who talk excessively on the mobile phone and hold their phones close up to their right ear, score poorly in some memory tests, says a study (July) conducted by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Switzerland.
The results suggest that memory impairment might be a side-effect of radiation from overuse of mobile phones. […]
Babies thrive on routine,” said the you-can’t-survive-without-it book that a friend presented me on her first visit to see my baby.
But baby doesn’t seem to understand that verity. She thrives on upsetting my routine and chortling gleefully at my puffy sleepless eyes. Everyone coos it’s cute but I know she is secretly laughing at […]
With the school year well on its way and the Feb-March exam season not far away, most children are likely to experience stress and pressure coping with homework, project completion, and exam preparation. This is an apposite time to stimulate and reenergise their cognitive capabilities and improve concentration and retention through innovative strategies. K.P. Malini […]
There is an outbreak of head lice in my daughter’s class. She and some of her friends were sent home from school because of this contagion. I am very careful with my daughter’s hair care routine — she has shoulder length hair. My husband has advised that we cut her hair but I know it […]
I recently got so mad at my children for incessantly playing computer games that I flung their Sony Play Station 4 against the wall. My husband believes I have trouble with anger management. But this is the first time that I have had such an outburst. Is there any way I can make up and […]
In an interview with Dipta Joshi, Neerja Birla, chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, discusses the critical importance of shedding stigma about mental health issues and her struggle to balance home and work duties
Neerja Birla is the hands-on chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust which runs the Aditya Birla World Academy and The […]
For professionally qualified horticulturists there are wide-ranging work options which offer handsome remuneration
With an annual growth rate of 30-35 percent, India’s high potential horticulture industry is belatedly blooming and is poised for a great leap forward with the opening up of foreign markets post the new World Trade Organisation accords and revolutionary advances in greenhouse […]
Sited on a modern 2.1-acre campus in the heart of South Delhi, the CBSE-affiliated Paul George Global School (PGGS, estb. 2015) has quickly earned a reputation for providing a rigorous academic programme supplemented by a rich menu of extra-curricular and sports activities to enable all-round development of students. Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary […]
Dysphemism, the opposite of euphemism, can result in some rude awakenings – Roopa Banerjee
Most of us are aware of ‘euphemism’ but how many of us can claim to be familiar with its sibling ‘dysphemism’? Euphemism is a polite way of saying something unpleasant while dysphemism is the exact opposite. It is a figure of speech where […]
The general perception is that a nutritious diet should comprise foods rich in proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. There’s a tendency to ignore all-important minerals while planning family meals as they are mistakenly believed to be insignificant.
However, minerals are essential nutrients critical for healthy functioning of the human body. For instance, when a human body is […]
Indian chutneys use herbs and spices which are nutritious, aid digestion, and help to detox. Unlike readymade spreads and dips laden with salt, preservatives, added colours and flavours, home-made chutneys use natural ingredients rich in vitamins and minerals. They are a great accompaniment to any meal. Here are some offbeat chutney recipes, writes Parvathy Menon
PW invited parents of GD Goenka World School, Sohna Road, to share their ideas on promoting and ensuring child safety
“Safety and security of my sons Nakul (class VII) and Kunal (class V) is top priority especially when they are home alone. We have shared the contacts of all our close friends and relatives on their […]
Hello Kids, India’s first no-royalty preschool model and one of the country's largest preschool chains, has achieved a significant milestone by launching 1,000 centres across .....Read More
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, marking thirty years since the Beijing Declaration, EducationWorld is proud to feature Dr. Kashmira Jamali, Principal of .....Read More
